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A rectangular prism has a height of 12 centimeters and a square base with sides measuring 5 centimeters. A pyramid with the same base and
half the height of the prism is placed inside the prism, as shown in the figure.
The volume of the space outside the pyramid but inside the prism is
cubic centimeters.
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Answer 1

Answer:

250 cm^3.

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume of the prism

= 12 * 5^2

= 300 cm^3.

Volume of the pyramid

= 1/3 * 25 * 6

= 50 cm^3

The volume of the space

= 300 - 50

250 cm^3.